Hard Drive: A Bad Boy Billionaire Romance (Tech Titans Book 1)
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“Trust you?” Gigi offered an expression of mock offense. “Why, you’re the Bad Boy Playboy of Silicon Valley.”
Damian grinned and took her hand. “And don’t you never, ever forget it.”
He led her inside, where the place radiated an ineffable elegance that to Gigi was remarkable in that it managed to meld both a rustic charm with perfectly tasteful—and expensive—details. There was no check-in required. Damian was immediately greeted warmly and they were shown to their suite.
The room was elegantly appointed, plush yet cozy with an even more spectacular view of the Alps. What most struck Gigi, however, was the intricate wooden chandelier that dominated the living room. This was no manufactured job, Gigi quickly surmised. This was handmade.
Damian opened the door to reveal a bedroom with a single bed, sofa chairs, a plush chaise lounge, and access to its own deck with a hot tub.
“Oh, my,” she said. “Look at that hot tub. Awfully small.”
“Yeah,” Damian said.
“And look at that bed,” she said. “Awfully small.”
“Yeah, awfully small,” Damian said. “Probably gonna be impossible to share these thing without our bodies touching.”
“Ew. Do you have cooties?”
“Nah,” said Damian. “I had my cooty shot.”
“Well, in that case, I might consider scrunching up next to you on that little bed … or that hot tub.”
He reached around her waist and slowly unwound the scarf from her neck and used it to pull her close to him. Air that had travelled through his lungs and spent time in his body was now hot on her cheek and neck, and for some reason she couldn’t explain, this thought moved her.
She raised her head slightly and whispered in his ear, “I love you, Damian.”
He caressed her cheek with the back of his fingers and said, his breath still sharp and heavy, “I love you, too, Georgina.”
Let’s Hang Out
The Playlist
First things first. If you’re a tech billionaire whose made his fortune by streaming music, there’s got to be a playlist. Damian and Gigi make beautiful music together, so I’ve put a playlist together on Spotify. Check out the playlist then join my list and let me know what you think of their musical vibe.
Steve Aoki - ILYSM with Autoerotique
Iggy Izalea – Fancy
Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk featuring Bruno Mars
Sara Bareilles – Love Song
Selena Gomez – Hands to Myself
John Mayer – Your Body is Wonderland
Miranda Glory – Stain
Julia Michaels – Issues
Lauv – I Like Me Better
So there it is: the Hard Drive playlist. You can listen to the playlist on Spotify by clicking here. If you have a suggestion for the playlist, let me know via Facebook or email. The contact information is below.
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About the Author
Marcella Swann has been putting words on paper for as long as she can remember. After working for years in the fast-paced world of journalism, she now devotes her time to contemporary romance stories of strong-willed women who win the men of their desires. As passionate about love as the beauty of a story well told, Marcella is a total romantic and believes everyone deserves their happily ever after. A small-town girl from the Midwest, Marcella now lives in New York City and enjoys long walks in the park with her husband or meeting one of her three daughters for lunch. She also swings a mean kettle bell at the gym and likes people watching at Grand Central on a busy day. For more information visit www.marcellaswann.com. Marcella loves to hear from her readers! You can follow her @MarcellaSwannRomance on Facebook and @Marcella_Swann on Twitter or contact her at marci@marcellaswann.com.